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Credit Programs

Medical Office Administration

Course Contact
Kim Olds
[email protected]
919-866-5683
Document(s)
Financial Aid Eligible?
Yes
Learning Format
On Campus
Fully Online
In-person/Online Hybrid
Schedule
Day or Evening

Medical Billing and Coding AAS

Wake Tech Course ID: A25310B

The Medical Billing and Coding Associate in Applied Science Degree provides students with skills in medical coding and auditing, as well as insurance and billing.

Students also learn the following skills:

  • Medical terminology
  • Keyboarding
  • Editing and formatting documents
  • Office software applications
  • Office computations
  • Medical office procedures
  • Medical legal and ethical issues
  • Electronic health records
  • Oral and written communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Problem solving

The degree is available online, and graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in the following locations:

  • Medical offices
  • Health care facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers
  • Insurance billing offices
  • Laboratories

Students are eligible to take industry-recognized certification exams.

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Estimated Tuition & Fees
$5,016
Locations
  • Southern Wake Campus
  • Scott Northern Wake Campus
  • RTP Campus
  • Perry Health Sciences Campus
Total Credits
66
NOTE: Tuition listed is for in-state students. Out-of-state tuition is higher.
Tuition is set annually by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Wake Tech charges various fees in addition to tuition, and individual programs also have specific costs associated with them.

Career Outlook


Wake County USA
*Estimated job growth over 10 years.